
2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157-4390, USA


McDaniel College reports an overall graduation rate of 64%, placing it in the top 40% nationally. When broken down by gender, the graduation rate for women is notably higher at 71%, which ranks within the top 30%, while men's graduation rate is somewhat lower at 57%, placing it around the top 45%. These figures reflect a significant gender disparity in graduation outcomes at the college.
The institution also achieves a four-year graduation rate of 56%, which is considered high and situates the college in the top 30% when compared to peer institutions. The six-year graduation rate stands at 64%, aligning with the average national performance and ranking in the top 35%. Additionally, the retention rate at McDaniel College is 79%, classified as average and placing it in the top 40% percentile.
These data points provide a snapshot of student success at McDaniel College, highlighting particularly strong outcomes for women and efficient progress for a majority of students within four years. Prospective students may find this information helpful when evaluating the institution's ability to support degree completion in a timely manner.
Graduates from McDaniel College experience a wide range of earning potentials depending on their chosen field of study. Those holding degrees in business-related disciplines tend to earn the highest salaries. For instance, graduates in Accounting and Related Services command an average annual income of $55,898, while those in Business Administration, Management and Operations earn around $52,841. These figures suggest a strong market demand for skills in finance and management.
In the humanities and social sciences, earning outcomes vary notably. English Language and Literature graduates have an average starting salary of $38,833, closely followed by Psychology with $35,153 and Health and Physical Education/Fitness at $34,448. Sociology graduates can expect about $32,850 annually, and those with a degree in Communication and Media Studies make approximately $30,295.
Among the natural sciences, graduates in Biology, General earn about $24,715, while those specializing in Natural Resources Conservation and Research see earnings near $22,472. History graduates earn close to $30,623, positioning their earnings roughly in the mid-range relative to other studied fields.
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All undergraduatesBACHELOR’S Degree
Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Education
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
English Language and Literature/Letters
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
History
MASTER’S Degree
Education
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services